Excellent
#424 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 9% in state
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology
High School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 2 high school where students score 51 points above what's typical for similar communities.
439 W 49TH ST, New York, NY 10019
- Math 92% proficient (2021)
- Reading 98% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 8-year record (2014–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,835
Median home value
$1,066,100
Median rent
$2,619/mo
College educated
77.5%
Homeownership
21.6%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District # 2
- Schools in district
- 119
- Rank in district
- #30 of 118
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 418 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #424 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology
What grades does Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology serve?
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology?
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology rank in NY?
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology ranks #424 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Is Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology a charter school?
No, Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology a Title I school?
No, Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology?
72.5% of students at Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (212) 246-1041
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 10019)
- 44,276
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10019; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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